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The Queen's Speech - Newsnight would like to know what we think of it

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JustineMumsnet · 18/11/2009 10:15

Good morning Mumsnetters,
Newsnight's Michael Crick is coming to visit and wants to know about what we all think of the government's plans as to be revealed (but of course already heavily trailed) in the Queen's Speech Today.

Here's a helpful summary from the BBC.

So what are your thoughts please?

OP posts:
WilfSell · 18/11/2009 15:26

What nonsense the idea of 'breaking open the state monopoly on education' is. Which organisations, exactly, other than the state will be 'suitably qualified' and wealthy enough to deliver education?

MadameDefarge · 18/11/2009 15:26

What's wrong with that, ABD? I'm not saying I agree, but if it were, I can't see a problem with it.

I think one could equally argue that it is an instant polling opportunity for any political party, given the political demographics of MN.

And there are a good deal more Mnetters than 5,000. but as a percentage of the MN cohort, it would make any market researcher cry with happiness, tis true.

Deadworm · 18/11/2009 15:23

Exactly, ABD. The Times article the other day said Lab would use MN to test out policy announcements. We are a focus group of 500. Or rather in this case of the 40? or so posters on this thread. Perhaps I am too old. I remember the doctrine of the manifesto, and, you know, organised policy formation.

ABetaDad · 18/11/2009 15:21

Is it me or has MN become an instant polling organisation of 5000 conveniently profiled parents giving instant feedback on Labour policy announcements?

Twit · 18/11/2009 15:20

[looks around paranoid]
They're watching us...
Who the smeg are the alpha mummys? I bet they don't judge.

WilfSell · 18/11/2009 15:20

Deadworm

policywonk · 18/11/2009 15:20

dead

'Stoats for GOATs'. Worst. Catchphrase. Ever.

Hassled · 18/11/2009 15:18

The British Isles 2010? What's going to change between now and then? What do you know?

We seem to have had more press coverage in the last few hours than the last few months combined. Take BiscuitGate out and it's more than in the past year. Yay!

Deadworm · 18/11/2009 15:18

That's no way to talk about Polly Toynbee., PW.

onebatmother · 18/11/2009 15:18

lol pol
she's right you know it's their usp

WilfSell · 18/11/2009 15:18

MNHQ Tweets: Oh, and Michael Crick didn't make it: childcare problems (yep, happens to us all)

Except men usually get a: head cocked to the side with an 'oh dear. Aren't you good?'

And we get a: 'lazy bitch not doing her job properly'

policywonk · 18/11/2009 15:15

Swearing mandatory at the Guardian. One in ordinary articles, twice in front page articles and a lovely big 'cunt' in editorials.

onebatmother · 18/11/2009 15:13

Gah got to go and pick up ds
It'S his birthday today - I have boys coming for cake. (cake in shape of British Isles 2010, Red/Blue/yellow)

I'm really not getting DC's 'ta-daah' thing about the Kelly report.

morningpaper · 18/11/2009 15:13

oh sorry that was the Guardian - Times is covering tomorrow's Cameron webchat live

That's like a webchat on a webchat

WilfSell · 18/11/2009 15:12

brief comment from Channel 4

Twit · 18/11/2009 15:12

I am very much undecided on who I will vote for - I only really know who I will not be voting for.
Ideally I would like to be wowed by some-one so that I can finally choose - and strangely I'm not merely looking out for family issues.
How ever I am fully expecting to have to vote to keep some-one out rather than voting for some-one I truly believe in.

And what [or who] is Worcester Woman?

Hassled · 18/11/2009 15:12

Bloody hell, they don't piss around over at The Guardian, do they ?

morningpaper · 18/11/2009 15:11

The Times have already covered this thread here

WilfSell · 18/11/2009 15:11

Indie view

policywonk · 18/11/2009 15:10

QS debate now properly underway (Frank Dobson having mercifully stopped making 'jokes') - can watch here

WilfSell · 18/11/2009 15:10

edam, busy threads on Netmums 'News, Current Affairs and Topical Discussions' board currently are:

Man marries his daughter to stay in the country

Do you think it is ok to keep having kids while your (sic) on benefits?

and

Wife's anger over soldier's arrest (something to do with AWOL over anti-war protest)

I just went to have a look.

WilfSell · 18/11/2009 15:03

I note the Sun thread has been unstickied.

policywonk · 18/11/2009 14:59

The Guardian is watching us: see gizmo! Watch gizmo swear!

onebatmother · 18/11/2009 14:42

though the point about democracy was well-made

FlorenceandtheWashingMachine · 18/11/2009 14:40

Edam, my BF Netmums says that yes, she was definitely taking the piss, hon